Frosty Stilwell, formerly on KYSR-FM's "Jamie, Frosty and Frank" show and more recently a talk host on KFI-AM, is in San Francisco co-hosting the STAR 101.3 FM morning show with Sandy Stec from 6-10 a.m. weekdays. COURTESY FROSTY STILWELL

"Forgotten Hollywood" KSPA-AM radio host and author Manny Pacheco moderated a panel on pop culture at the June 3 El Segundo Book Fair. Here he is with one of the participants, actress and author Dyan Cannon. LAURIE PACHECO

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Fox Sports Radio and Dodger Radio AM 570 brought some rock 'n' roll to Dodger Stadium with Nikki Sixx, Mötley Crüe founder/bassist and host of the nationally syndicated radio program "Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx." The musician also spent time with Pat O'Brien, one of the "Loose Cannons." FOX SPORTS RADIO

"What a thrill for all of us. It's one of the great things about working at K-Earth, meeting your childhood heroes," said Gary Bryan, moments after the K-Earth 101 Morning Show spent an hour with the Beach Boys live in studio June 5.

They were all there – Mike Love, Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks. They talked easily about their lives and, of course, their new release, "That's Why God Made the Radio."

Bryan, Lisa Stanley and even Tim the Cabana Boy were in perfect harmony with the musicians, who were coming off successful concerts at the Hollywood Bowl and Verizon Wireless in Irvine.

This is what radio can and should be – fun, compelling interviews and trademark songs. Perhaps in a reference to the age of the group, Love observed the station is very close to the La Brea Tar Pits.

When Bryan told Wilson he couldn't quite figure out "The Private Life of Bill and Sue" on the new release, Wilson responded, "I wrote it not knowing what I was doing." Love said the concerts "kind of reinforce the mathematical ... the whole is greater than the sum of its parts."

Marks grew up across the street from the Wilsons. "Brian was my football coach. My wife said we're guardians of the music, keeping the legacy alive. All the little children know the words of the songs, the older people were dancing in the aisles."

Johnston said, "What's really great is I have four grown sons who are so proud of me being a part of this legacy."

"That's why God made the Beach Boys," said Bryan at the close of the interviews.

Audio of the interviews is being posted each day. Go to kearth101.cbslocal.com. http://kearth101.cbslocal.com/2012/06/05/the-beach-boys-50th-anniversary-interview-it-naturally-evolved/

If you missed the Irvine concert, here is the link to Ben Wener's excellent review and perspective on the Beach Boys career.

When Frosty Stilwell left KFI-AM after several months as a talk host, his plans were uncertain. He had dropped the "y" on his first name after several years on KLSX with "The Frosty, Heidi and Frank" show on KLSX-FM and on the KYSR-FM "Jamie, Frosty and Frank" show here in Southern California. "Frosty, Heidi and Frank" were also briefly at KABC-AM, but their contracts were not renewed in October, 2010.

Well, Frosty with the "y" is back – he started June 4 as the co-host with Sandy Stec in San Francisco on Star 101.3 FM's weekday morning show. The format is familiar – "more variety from the '90s, 2000s and today." They're on 6-10 a.m. and you can hear them on the station's website at 1013.com, as well as on iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio mobile app.

SAM RUBIN NEWS

I am an admitted fan of Sam Rubin's entertainment reporting on the KTLA/5 Morning News. He's developed a wealth of resources over the years and when reviewing shows or telling you the latest scoops, he tells it like it is, but in a way that makes you feel well-informed and, well, entertained at the same time.

OK, now to my point. He's also on radio – he does a two-minute daily report on KKGO/105.1 FM "Go Country" around 8:40 a.m. every day. More information: www.gocountry105.com.

In the factoid file, Rubin also hosts "Hollywood Uncensored" on Reelz Channel. It's fun conversation with rotating guests. The show marks its 100th episode in July. More information: www.reelz.com.

RADIO HOST HONORED

"Forgotten Hollywood" radio host Manny Pacheco is finding success with the FH brand – the first book of the same name was followed by "Son of Forgotten Hollywood," and it has received a national award from the 2012 Indie Excellence Book Awards in the arts and entertainment category.

Pacheco's blog site – www.forgottenhollywood.com - has also been nominated for a major award in the 2012 Los Angeles Press Club competition. The radio show airs at 3 p.m. Saturdays on KSPA/1510 AM in the Inland Empire.

In the full disclosure file, I host a feature segment on the radio show and I have contributed to both books. I receive no money for my work. It's all about my personal passion for radio, TV and film history, and Pacheco is deservedly receiving recognition for his contributions.

Speaking of books, Sirius XM has assigned Channel 80 to Book Radio and it is devoted 24/7 to books and authors. Programs this month include a broadcast with industry leader Publishers Weekly from the 2012 Books Expo trade fair. Check it out at www.siriusxm.com/bookradio.

FOX SPORTS 'ROCKS'

Fox Sports Radio brought some rock 'n' roll recently to Dodger Stadium with an appearance by Nikki Sixx - Mötley Crüe founder/bassist and host of the nationally syndicated radio program "Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx" The musician got to hang out in the dugout and talk with Pat O'Brien, one of the "Loose Cannons" on Dodger Radio AM 570 (KLAC). Here's a link to the interview: http://www.foxsportsradio.com/pages/loosecannonsplayer/?uri=channels/441823/1667021

WE GET LETTERS...

Jerry Allen, Irvine: "I want to thank you, and let you know how pleased we are that you let us readers and listeners know about Tony Dinkel's dismissal from KFI. It is a sad story of a man who has dedicated a large portion of his life's work to that station. Frankly, most of my friends and I rarely listen to KFI except to catch John & Ken as they expose more corrupt politicians.

"I know of no one here in Orange County that can stand listening to the liberal Handel and since San Diego's KOGO has Rush Limbaugh why bother with KFI? Here in Orange County KRLA , KABC, KOGO and KFMB satisfies most of our listening desires so I cannot understand how KFI gets the ratings it does .... something strange there."

STATION BREAKS

"The Pet Place Radio Show" now airs 7:30 a.m. Sundays on K-Mozart 1260 AM. The June 10 show with host-producer Marie Hulett includes news on Southern Pomeranian Rescue and an interview with Elaine Beno on the new pet travel book from the Automobile Club of Southern California. More info: www.kmozart.com, www.petplace.org, and www.facebook.com/PetPlaceRadio.

Bob Goodman's "Whole 'Nuther Thing" airs at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 16, a special on the 45th anniversary of the 1967 Monterey International Pop Music Festival on KSBR/88.5 FM. More info: www.ksbr.org. Previous shows are available for download at bobksbr.podomatic.com.

Chris Carter's "Breakfast With The Beatles" salutes Paul McCartney's 70th birthday on Father's Day June 17 with an all-McCartney show in Little Steven's Underground Garage, 9 a.m.-noon on KLOS/95.5 FM and Sirius/XM Channel 21. More information: www.breakfastwiththebeatles.com.

Bill Dudley will be at Spaghettini in Seal Beach Sunday (June 10) for KTWV/94.7 FM's "Wave" Sunday Brunch. KTWV is also at The Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel. More info on the OC brunch: www.spaghettini.com.

Big band leader Patrick Williams is saluted by Jeff Gehringer in a two-hour "Jazz at the Spa" at 4 p.m. Sunday (June 10) on KSPA/1510 AM. Also check out Manny Pacheco's "Forgotten Hollywood" weekly at 3 p.m. Saturdays. The June 16 show features frank Sinatra. More information: www.forgottenhollywood.com and www.thesparadio.com

Mel Blanc is the subject of a month-long salute on John and Larry Gassman's "Same Time, Same Station." It will include a two-part interview conducted in 1974 by Frank Bresee for his "Golden Days of Radio" program. The show streams on demand every Sunday at www.vintageradioplace.com. It is also available for download beginning Monday or Tuesday at www.radiooutofthepast.org.

The Gassmans and Walden Hughes are also hosting shows for one week starting June 11 on www.yesterdayusa.com. The shows are heard between 7:30 and 9 p.m. Pacific time.

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